Skanda R. Iyer

Skanda R. Iyer’s Upanayana ceremony is a significant milestone in his life and marks his initiation into the world of traditional knowledge and the spiritual journey. The Upanayana ceremony is a sacred and important event in Hindu culture and is usually performed between the ages of seven and sixteen. The pouring of holy water on Skanda’s head during the Upanayana ceremony symbolises the purification of his soul and is considered a blessing for his spiritual journey ahead. The ceremony is a time for the family to come together and celebrate the young boy’s growth and development and to pass on the valuable teachings and traditions of their culture.